WHAT THE FUCK! I spent four hours going around Ponyville applying for jobs and no one wants to hire me! Though it's not entirely their fault. I only have spotty work experience they can reference, and not to mention its kind of awkward to hire the only human in Equestria. The few interviews I did manage to get didn't end very well either. Ends up being a soldier doesn't mean shit for a society that doesn't have an army. *sigh* I need to let off some steam. I decided to head home and try again tomorrow, hopefully I can find something, or at least keep trying at the same places until I guilt them into hiring me.

I slowly make my way home, enjoying the view of the changing scenery. Why is it changing? I should of asked Applejack or Twilight. I've also noticed that it's a lot cooler then before. I can see ponies in the park enjoying the late afternoon, playing games, talking with friends, setting for some upcoming event. Enjoying life. Its good to see everything so peaceful around here after everything that's happened. I turn my attention to my home to see a figures shadow in the front window.... I think its Luna.... shit. Forgot about that. I walk up to the door and take a deep breath before I open the door and walk in.

"Hey baby." I say weakly as I turn the corner and find Luna sitting on the recliner, slowly petting Lupus.

"So I hear you had quite the day, wanna tell me about it?" She says, keeping her focus on Lupus. I walk over and take a seat on the other recliner before I answer.

"I went to Rarity's to order some shoes when I walked in on Blueblood proposing to Rarity... again." I can see her interest for a second before she goes blank face, continuously petting Lupus.... who seems to be having the time of his life. "Well, I told him to back off, which he didn't. He then harmed Rarity and... I kind of punched him.... then he challenged me to a physical duel... and then I won." She takes a deep breath before she looks back to me and shakes her head slightly.

"Miles.... I completely agree with you defending Rarity... but you have to be careful. Like it or not, Blueblood is royalty. If he chooses to, he can have you arrested for assaulting a royal family member."

"I know. But when he knocked Rarity down I went into over protective friend mode. Logic was out of the question."

"*sigh* its alright, this time at least. I know Blueblood would rather die then admit he lost a fight. But next time try to think of a better way to avoid the conflict."

"I will. But a future warning, I am the Captain of the Spartans, if someone challenges me, ever, I have to accept. Otherwise I have to surrender my title to them."

"Is there anything else I should know about? With you being a Captain and all."

"Well, since we're married, you're now a Terradisian citizen, so is Celestia. If we ever have a council meeting you're allowed to come and voice your concerns. Um... being Captain means I get a shorter maternity leave as well, only four years...."

"You get a four year maternity leave! How long is the standard one?" She asks in astonishment.

"Usually its six years, but if a recall is ever made, everyone has to answer; no matter what. Other then that, that's everything that affects you." She looks back down to Lupus and begins to rub his belly as he rolls onto his back. "Still mad?"

"I wasn't mad, I was worried. If Celestia were to find out you were fighting royal family members... I don't want to think about what would happen."

"Sorry for worrying you... how long can you stay?" I ask, making her smile.

"I actually can stay for awhile, Celestia gave me the day off and Cadence is covering for me again. So I just have to be back in time for night court. Do you have plans Wednesday?"

"Uh.... just a small thing, nothing big."

"Good, cause I'm coming over to Ponyville for an official visit and I want you to be my escort."

"Uh, OK... whats happening?"

"Its Nightmare Night." I raise an eyebrow to her and wait for her to explain. "Awhile back a bunch of ponies decided to dedicate a night to my likelihood. There's going to be games, pranks, music, and lots of candy."

"All of this on Dia Memoria?"

"Day of remembrance? Whats that?"

"Its a Terradisian holiday where we take an hour of silence to remember those who have died."

"Oh.. well..."

"All Spartans are required to do it, though I did always have a tendency to loath this one. Storm and Big Mac already know of this and we'll be doing ours at noon that day."

"Oh, OK. Why did you loath this holiday?"

"Well... back in the day I only had two people to ever really try to think about... even though I never knew them..."

"You're parents?"

"Yeah. I would always wonder what kind of people they were. If they would approve of the choices I've made or what kind of person I would of been if I had knew them, even a tiny bit. Though, this year, I will have a lot to remember." Luna jumped out of her seat and walked over to me, stepping up the seat until she wrapped me up in a hug. I wrapped my arms around her as I try to hold back my tears.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to be there with you."

"Of course. I'll need you by my side." We sit there in silence for awhile, both of us just holding onto each other.

GURGLE

We both look to each other and giggle a bit from both of our stomachs going off at the same time.

"What would you like to eat?" I ask as I pick her up and carry her over to the kitchen.

"Um... I don't know, you pick." She says playfully as she opens the fridge with her magic. I walk over and look through it, trying to think of what to eat.

"How about..."

"But nothing with apples. I had a lot earlier today."

"OK... how about..."

"OH, and nothing to sugary. I had pancakes this morning and I'm just not in the mood for sugar." Not in the mood for sugar.... whaaaaaaat? How could you be out of the mood for sugar! I shake my head and ignore the illogical nonsense as I continue to look for something for the two of us.

"The only other thing in here is hay."

"OOO! Lets have that!" I look at her flatly as she puts on her biggest smile.

"You're messing with me... aren't you?"

"Yes, but its OK becuase I'm cute." She says as she bats her eyes at me. I stare at her flatly before I nod. Can't fight that logic. She gives me a quick peck on the cheek before she levitates a couple of things out and sets them on the table. "Go ahead and get washed up, I'm going to make some tea." I nod and head to the restroom. After cleaning myself up a bit I head back to find Luna already pouring us both some hot tea. Again, gone for less time it takes to make this.... magic?

"Whats that?" I ask as I take a seat next to her and give it a try. Its hot, taste like sweaty leaves, and smells funny.

"Just some jasmine tea." She goes and takes a sip, only to spit it out and start waving a hoof over her tongue. "HOT! HOTTEA HOTTEA! She says with her tongue out. As if on cue, the other wolf comes running in and goes straight to Luna, rubbing against her and sniffing her to check on her.

"I think you just named the other wolf." I say as Luna levitates as glass of water over.

"*gulp gulp* whats that?"

"Hati."

"Huh?" She asks as Hati keeps rubbing against her. I laugh a little and scoot closer to her as she takes another drink of water.

"You alright?"

"Yeah, guess that was pay back for messing with you..."

"But you're cute, that made it OK." I say as I lean closer to her. She smiles and begins to lean closer to me, staring straight into my eyes. Before I could close the distance, she shoves some food into my mouth and sits back.

"Hati... I like it. Lupus and Hati." She says as she starts to eat some celery while petting Hati. We finish eating and head to the living room. Luna wanted to finish the movie we started, so we took our place on the couch and did so. I wasn't paying attention though. Not only had I seen it plenty of times before, I had plenty of distractions right in my lap. We were laying on the couch, with me against the back and Luna in front, facing me. Sadly, Luna had asked if we could just spend time together, so no sex. Whatever, I have every thing I wanted right here, pressed against my lips and holding me tightly. We break the kiss for a second to catch our breath, staring into each others eyes as I place my hand behind her head. She keeps glancing away from me though, something must be bothering her though.

"Hey, whats wrong?"

"Nothings wrong."

"Really? Everything is perfect."

"Well... alright. I'm trying to find the best way to break the news to Celestia. I haven't done it yet and it seems that every time I try to she's in a bad mood."

"That's alright, just take your time. I know it'll be hard to do, but it has to be done. She deserves to know about this." I say as I rub her cheek a bit.

"I know. I just wish she wasn't so hard to approach." I pause a bit and try to think of something.... idea!

"OK." I say as I sit up, getting confused looks from Luna. "Pretend I'm Celestia, go for it." She sits up and looks at me funny.

"Its not the same Miles..."

"Come on, just give it a try." She rolls her eyes and straighten ups and looks at me.

"Alright... Well sister how are you today?"

"Those terrible Spartans have done it again! How dare they do that thing they did!" I say in my best Celestia voice.

"Well, I'm sure they had their reasons for what they did... speaking of Spartans, I actually wanted to talk to you about Miles."

"Miles! What did that boy do this time! I swear, its always Miles this or Miles that!" I say in her voice as I wave my arms around.

"Well... you see... the thing is.... Miles and I... are... are.... its not the same Miles!" She says as she drops down, laying across my lap.

"Whats the difference?" I ask as I begin to rub her back.

"Its... Celestia has this.... stare. The way she looks at me... its like she silently judging me. I know she isn't, but it feels that way. But... I don't know..."

"Want me to tell her? Or do it together?"

"No. I'll do it. She'll be less angry if I do it on my own. I just wish it wasn't hard to do."

"Hey, the harder it is, the more precious the mare." I say, getting a smile in response.

"Thank you.... I've got to get going now. I'll see you Wednesday." She says as she sits up and gives me a quick kiss. "Love you."

"Love ya too. I'll see you Wednesday." We share one last kiss before she goes up stairs and take the mico platform home. I sigh in content and try to think of ways to help her. Not starting crap is a sure fire way. I need to do something special for her. I keep trying to think of things as I slowly start to fall asleep. There has to be something I can do...

"BARK BARK BARK BARK AROOOOOOOO!"

"SHUT UP LUPUS!" I yell as I wake up from the couch. I look around to see that's morning. I look over to see Lupus sitting by the door, staring at it. I walk over and open it, only to almost get knocked over as Hati comes running in. They sniff each other a couple of times before they run up stairs together. "I swear if you two fuck in my bed again I'm going to give you a vasectomy!"

"What?" I look back to see Storm and Big Mac Standing in the door way, looking confused beyond belief.

"Nothing.. what's up guys, here for morning training?"

"Uh.. its my bachelor party." Storm says as they both walk in. Party... right.... OK. I can do this. It's just a simple party. I can do this.

"So... what are we doing then." I ask nervously as I follow them into the living room.

"Don't know. Spike said he was going to plan it and that I had to wait here for him. So for now this is it." Storm says as he takes a seat on the recliner. With a wave of my hand I slide the couch back to its original spot and take a seat with Big Mac.

"So, Storm's getting married."

"Yeah, crazy huh?"

"EEyup."

"Especially since a few months ago she hated your guts. But, we've still got a small dilemma." I say, getting confused looks from the two of them. "Suits."

"I was just going to go to..."

"You're a Spartan. You have to get married in official uniform."

"Oh."

"So that means that we have to go to Topaz as soon as possible..."

"I think it can wait for awhile. It's not like I'm getting married tomorrow."

"Can ah make uh request?" Big Mac asks. "Well, ah know mah sister will demand that she goes, shes stubborn like that, an somepony needs ta watch over the farm. So I was wondering..."

"Yes Big Mac, you can stay behind. But try to keep an eye on Ponyville as well. It seems every time we go down there, everything up here turns to shit."

"Eeyup."

"Alright. So, Storm, the girls and I will head down there, try to solve all of the problems it has to throw at us while you'll stay up top to keep an eye on everything.... sounds good, when should we go?"

"Well, I know we had planned on doing things at eight, but everything is getting pushed around so much. And Wednesday is Nightmare Night, so we'll have to be here in the afternoon.... if we could get everypony on board, we could just do it tonight and rest up tomorrow morning. But we'll have to be quick about it..."

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

"Miles, Storm, Big Mac, come on, it's time for your bachelor party." Spike say evilly as he walks into my place. I feel my heart race a bit as we all stand and follow Spike out of my house... what have I gotten myself into....

BWAHAHAHA! I should of know letting Spike throw the party would have only ended in funny! He took us to a restaurant called Harry's Hay! Its a children's restaurant filled with games, small rides, and tons of screaming kids! Its set up with the center being filled with booths to sit in, a prize counter to the far left and games to the right. A clearing goes through the center of the booths, making a hall to enter and leave the building. The three of us are sitting at a booth that's next to the hall, me trying to fight back another fit if laughter as Storm lays his head on the table in embarrassment. We had tried to walk around with Spike to make the best of it, but it was just too awkward, so we're just sitting in our booth. Almost every mare in here has come to sit near us to ogle Storm and Big Mac, making them both tense up from the unwanted attention. Spike has disappeared in the fray of children, playing games or something.

"So, by far this is the best worst bachelor party I've ever seen in my life." I say, making Storm groan from under his hooves.

"EEyup."

"Can we leave now." Storm asks as he lifts his head up.

"Sure, just go and find Spike then we can leave." He looks out at the other mares, who wink and pucker lips at him, then looks back to me.

"I think I'd rather stay here for now... where my flank is safe."

"EEyup."

"Why did we..."

"Hey guys!" Spike says as he runs up to our booth. "Come on, you're missing all of the fun!" He says as he drags Storm out of the booth. He looks back to us and mouths 'help me' before Spike drags him into the ffray of screaming children and horny mares.

"How many times do you think his ass will get grabbed?" I ask Big Mac.

"Well... depends on how many mares are in here. Ah'd say at least every minute or so." We share a small laugh before an idea gets in my head.

"So... Big Mac... when do you plan on asking Fluttershy to marry you?"

"Ah already did."

"WHAT! When was this?"

"About a year ago."

"Oh.... does anyone know this?"

"A few. It's not a public thing cause she hates being public."

"Oh... well... congratulations then? If you're married... then why does she live on her own?"

"She's afraid ta leave her animal friends... plus ah think she's scared of granny." I was about to ask another question before a shrill of laughter erupted from the other side of the room. I look over to see a mass of mares surrounding two flared grey wings. Storm then flies over to us and drops into the seat, dropping Spike next to him. He looks to be scared and pissed, with both his wings standing straight back.

"What happened?" I ask.

"Nothing."

"Are you sure..."

"Yes I'm sure." He snaps at me.

"Did I do something wrong?" Spike asks.

"No, your fine Spike. Its those mares over there."

"Oh sweet Barbra... did... no... did one of them..."

"Drop it Miles." Storm says flatly as two mares and three kids walk by.

"See ya later... big boy." Says one of the mares to Storm, making them both giggle more. Storm slams his head into the table as he tries to hide from all of the mares staring at him... oh sweet Barbra... no, will pester another time... its too soon. Before anyone could say anything a small group of workers walks in front of our booth and stand before us.

"HAPPY..... BACHELOR PARTY TO YOU... HAPPY BACHELOR PARTY TO YOU..... WHY THE HELL DID YOU COME HERE... PLEASE LEAVE YOU'RE SCARING THE KIDS." They sing to the tune of happy birthday. They set a small cake down and walk off together, glaring at Storm the entire time.

"Can we leave now?" He asks from the table.

"What about your cake?" Spike asks. Storm reaches over and slides it over to him.

"This is the best bachelor party ever!" He says happily as he shovels some cake into his mouth.

Shout out to Squishy for picking the name of the second wolf. Pronounced like Hot Tea not Hate Tea, HOT. Brony on!